Monday, May 29, 2017

If you thought The Viceroy's House will be the only period set movie we will watch this year with the story going on in India, you were wrong: here's another one! Ready to open up in cinemas in USA, Canada, Australia, India and UK July 21st is THE BLACK PRINCE, a movie based on the true story of the last King of Punjab, one of the most powerful and
prosperous Kingdoms of the 19th century before it was ruthlessly annexed by Britain!

THE BLACK PRINCE is a story of Queen Victoria (Amanda Root) and the
Last King of Punjab, Maharajah Duleep Singh (Satinder Sartaaj). His
character as it evolves, torn between two cultures and facing constant
dilemmas as a result. His relationship with Queen Victoria will be the
most impactful relationship in the film, the Queen representing the
English culture he was drawn into. The Black Prince begins a lifelong
struggle to regain his Kingdom. It takes him on an extraordinary journey
across the world.

THE TRAGIC MAHARAJAH

Produced by Brillstein Entertainment (12 Years A Slave), THE BLACK PRINCE, was written and directed by Kavi Raz carefully capturing the tragic, yet fascinating true story and legacy of Maharajah Duleep Singh, providing a visual narrative of one of India’s most noble kings, and his fragile relationship with, Queen Victoria, who was Godmother to his children. Jason Flemyng also stars as Dr. Login, his foster parent!

DEZZY'S HISTORY LESSON The
King,
Maharajah
Duleep
Singh,
was
placed
on
the
throne
at
the
age
of
five
only
to
be
robbed
of
his
throne
by
a
bloody
treason
at
the
hands
of
trusted
courtiers.
He
was
then
torn
from
his
mother
andtaken
to
England
by
the
British
at
age
fifteen.
While
in
England,
he
was
introduced
to
Queen
Victoria,
who
took
an
immediate
liking
to
him,
calling
him THE BLACK PRINCE.
He
was
indoctrinated
into
Christianity
and baptised,
changing
his
life
forever! Maharajah
Duleep
Singh
died
in
1893
at
the
age
of
55
years,
a
lonely
pauper
in
a
hotel
in
Paris! The movie will also mention the historically significant and
priceless Kohinoor diamond, which was purportedly
gifted by a young 13
year old Maharajah to Queen Victoria in a ceremony held in 1850, at
Buckingham Palace, London. His life story filled with faith later on
inspired India's fight for independence!